Former Dallas Star and all-around good guy Mike Modano will be at The Stand on June 2 from 2pm – 4pm. The casual hot dog spot is hosting an Mini-Hot Dog Eating contest and Mo will be there to “cheer on contestants and possible chow down on some mini-hot dogs as well.” You can register […]

Remember how I was really looking forward to Coolhaus Ice Cream Truck coming to Dallas? Well, I trekked all the way to the Valley View Center in Plano Dallas on Saturday to check out the TX Food Truck Fest, because I knew Coolhaus – with its glorious selection of cookies and ice cream – would be […]

This guy sure asks a lot of questions for a guy from Austin. Here is his scenario: Two couples are driving from Austin to Dallas this Saturday, returning Monday. Three of the four of us grew up in Dallas. Typically, our visits are consumed with family obligations and aging parents. Not this weekend. We’re coming […]

I’m a sucker for birds. So is Mexican artist Luis Sottil. You may have seen his work in other Mi Cocina restaurants: he currently has paintings in six other restaurants. The mural at the new Mi Cocina in Lakewood, in the old Matt’s space, is scheduled to open in July. Sottill uses only natural pigments […]

The Bolsa Mercado team is whipping up a four course dinner for a good cause on Thursday, May 17 at 7 PM. Well-known runway model Atti Worku founded Seeds of Africa a few years ago to nurture the gifted children and young adults of Africa with an educational curriculum. You can still buy your tickets […]

I’m not sure what I bought that landed me on the list of people who receive this catalog at home, but when I start showing up to work in karate pajamas, you’ll know why. UPDATE: Thanks, Timmy. Here is a link to the new ChefWear catalog which includes many other Dallas chefs. See how many […]